Kathmandu, 13 November 2026 - Nepal has successfully concluded a national consultation and validation workshop aimed at strengthening the country's National Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policy and Financing framework, bringing together stakeholders to review evidence, exchange perspectives and provide recommendations for more effective policy action.
The half day programme was held in Kathmandu on Friday, under the project entitled “From Evidence to Action: Strengthening Capacity and Mobilising National Action to Prioritise SRHR.” This issues pertain to the essential human rights of every person to make autonomous, informed, and responsible choices regarding their bodies, sexuality, and reproductive health, free from discrimination, coercion, or violence.
The consultation was organised by Beyond Beijing Committee ( BBC) in collaboration with the Family Welfare Division (FWD), Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, with the involvement of participating organisations and stakeholders.
The primary objective of the workshop was to review and validate a policy brief on Nepal's National Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policy and Financing, assess its key findings and recommendations, and gather constructive feedback to strengthen its relevance and contribution to national policymaking.
The programme featured a presentation on the policy brief's methodology, limitations and major findings, followed by interactive group discussions. Participants were divided into three groups to critically examine the document, identify gaps and provide recommendations through a track-changes review process.
Each group selected a team leader and reporter to facilitate the discussion and present its major findings during the plenary session. The group-based approach provided an opportunity for participants to share perspectives, examine policy priorities and contribute to strengthening the evidence base for future action on SRHR in Nepal.
Dr Om Prasad Aryal, Director of the Family Welfare Division, delivered the opening and closing remarks. Ms Krishna Kumari Waiba, Chairperson of BBC, also addressed the concluding session. Other facilitators included representatives and resource persons involved in the policy brief development and consultation process. Ms. Mamta Bista Programme Manager of BBC welcomed to the participants and highlighted briefly about the programme agenda.
Strengthening Nepal's SRHR policy and financing agenda
Sexual and reproductive health and rights are fundamental to public health, gender equality, human dignity and sustainable development. Ensuring equitable access to quality services requires strong policy commitments, adequate financial resources, effective institutional coordination and accountability.
In Nepal, strengthening SRHR policy implementation and financing remains essential to addressing inequalities in healthcare access, particularly among women, adolescents, young people and marginalised communities.
The consultation provided an important platform for connecting research evidence with national policy priorities and encouraging coordinated action among relevant stakeholders.
By bringing together participants to review the policy brief and contribute constructive feedback, the workshop sought to strengthen national ownership of SRHR priorities and support evidence-informed decisions towards more accessible, equitable and responsive sexual and reproductive healthcare services.
The successful conclusion of the consultation marks an important step in the process of refining the policy brief and advancing discussions on stronger national action and investment in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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